Indiana State Police said a sheriff's officer made a traffic stop in the 700-block of 42nd Street when a passenger fled from the car. The car, identified by police as a silver vehicle, and its driver fled westbound on 42nd Street from the stop.
The officer and his K-9 partner Blade, who are part of the anti-gang unit, pursued the passenger, who ran down an alley. As they pursued him, Blade was shot in the face when the man opened fire.